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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 135.36 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 135.36 and 38.84 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 135.36 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/135.36 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 135.36 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 5,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256.71/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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